Cotton Creek Clubhouse 3840 Cotton Creek Circle, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, 251-968-7869, An extended breakfast and lunch menu is offered seven days a week and special dinner menus are offered on the weekends.  more... 

Hazel's Nook 120 East Fort Morgan Road, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, 251-968-7065, Serving Gulf Shores since 1957, this local favorite restaurant is open daily for breakfast and lunch and they are well known for their homemade biscuits, which are boasted as being the official biscuits of Alabama. They also serve delicious down home country dishes and vegetables. 

Lucy Buffett's Lulu's at Homeport Marina 200 East 25th Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, Located Under the Bridge in Gulf Shores, 251-967-LULU, Lulu's offers a classic Gulf Coast mix of Caribbean-style seafood, salads, sandwiches, and burgers. more... 

Papa Rocco's 101 West Sixth Street, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, 251-948-7262, Home of warm beer and lousy pizza! This Oyster bar and pizzeria is open for lunch and dinner. Live entertainment nightly.  more... 

Undertow, The 200 Clubhouse Drive, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, 251-968-5762, Soups, salads and sandwiches are served until midnight. This is a great place to eat, drink and listen to music. more... 

Ribs and Reds Restaurant 128 East First Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, 251-948-7337, Stop by this local favorite restaurant and enjoy famous barbecue platters and ribs, Royal Red shrimp, and some of the best steaks around. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Gulf Shores Bistro and Bakery 200 Clubhouse Drive, Suite 2A, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, 251-967-4646, Experience a unique dining atmosphere at this open bistro kitchen and European style bakery that offers a fine menu of fresh pastas, fresh seafood, mouthwatering meats, and fine wines, as well as delicious cakes, breads, and pastries. 

Pink Pony Pub 137 East Gulf Place, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, 251-948-6371, Providing delicious food and live entertainment for locals and visitors from all over the world since the early 1960s, this famous small, bright pink building serves some of the freshest seafood and sandwiches in the area. more... 

Bahama Bob's Beachside Cafe Located on West Beach Boulevard, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, Across from the Ramada Limited, 251-948-2100, This famous beachside eatery features great seafood and steaks with daily lunch specials, early-bird specials and multi-TV sports coverage.  

Dizzy Bean 2200 East Second Street, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, 251-968-5992, A relaxing, comfortable atmosphere greets you at this coffee shop that specializes in gourmet coffees, espresso drinks, smoothies, and frozen drinks. The shop is filled with local art and offers free wireless Internet access, as well as specialty coffees and teas sold by the pound. more... 

Amelia's Deli & Catering 2200 East Second Street, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, 251-968-8333, Tourists and locals love Amelia's for its healthy and delicious lunch menu which features homemade soups, salads, and sandwiches. Wonderful desserts are also served at this deli. 

Sunset Cork Room 2200 East Second Street, Suite E, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, 251-967-4773, Light jazz and blues music softly fills the background of this unique restaurant that offers one-of-a-kind wines from around the world, tantalizing appetizers, and premium desserts, served by a friendly, knowledgeable staff in a sophisticated, personal atmopshere. They are open Tuesday through Saturday for dinner only; closed on Sundays and Mondays. more... 

Cazadores 2420 East Second Street, Gulf Shores, AL 36561, 251-968-3501, Delicious, authentic Mexican favorites and a festive atmosphere make Cazadores a popular place for lunch or dinner. 

Tequila Mexican Restaurant 1545 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, 251-968-5171, Looking for authentic Mexican food? Tequila serves a great menu and is the home of the Jumbo Margarita. Try it if you dare.  

Crico's Pizza & Subs 309 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, 251-948-3100, Within walking distance to the beach, Crico's offers great pizza and subs. Open seven days a week.  

Gulf Island Grill 244 East Beach Boulevard, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, 251-968-4440, The best gumbo, crab bisque, and barbecue ribs in town is served at this unique restaurant which also serves fresh seafood, chicken, steaks, and pork chops. All sauces and salad dressings are made daily. 

Kirk Kirkland's Hitchin' Post 3401 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, 251-968-5041, Enjoy a meal at this family style restaurant that specializes in great steaks cooked over a mesquite grill in an open glassed area, as well as Texas style, hickory smoked barbecue, and fresh Gulf seafood. 

Restaurant at the Beach Club, The 925 Beach Club Trail, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, 251-224-3600, Enjoy the casual coastal cuisine at this restaurant which features mouthwatering Southern cooking and a vast array of tastes from the tropics. Full catering services are also available. 

B.J.'s Seafood Restaurant 212 West Beach Boulevard, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, 251-948-7693, The oldest restaurant in Gulf Shores, B.j.'s specializes in healthy and delicious island dishes and overlooks the public beach on West Beach Boulevard.  

Big O's Seafood Grill 1209 Highway 59, Gulf Shores, AL 36547, 251-948-6969, This popular establishment serves breakfast and dinner with specialties from the grill, subs, salads and desserts. more... 

De Soto's Seafood Kitchen 138 West First Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, 251-948-7294, Known for their coconut shrimp and fresh fish specialties, this restaurant serves a wide array of fresh local seafood daily for lunch and dinner in a casual, family atmosphere.  

Fish Camp Restaurant 4297 County Road 6, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, 251-968-2267, A casual dining restaurant on the water which serves fresh local seafood, catfish, pasta, and po-boys and features live music on Thursdays. 

Gulf Shores Steamer 124 West First Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, Located Behind Souvenir City, 251-948-6344, Rated as one of top 20 seafood restaurants in the United States in Coastal Living, this restaurant is known for their large family platters of great steamed seafood. 

King Neptune's 1137 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, 251-968-5464, This seafood restaurant offers traditionally prepared fried, steamed, grilled, broiled, sauteed, blackened, baked, and boiled seafood, as well as raw half shell Bon Secour oysters.  

Mikee's Seafood 205 East Second Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, 251-948-6452, A family owned and operated restaurant which offers a great selection of fresh seafood, raw oysters, catfish, po-boys, beef, chicken, and pasta dishes.  more... 

Original Oyster House 701 Highway 59, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, Located in Bayou Village, 251-948-2445, The place for local seafood for over 20 years, the Original Oyster House offers specialty seafood platters and a salad bar, overlooking the Big Lagoon.  more... 

Sea-N-Suds 405 East Beach Boulevard, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, 251-948-7894, For over twenty five years, Sea-n-Suds has been a Gulf Shores tradition, offering the freshest Gulf seafood at affordable prices. They have great gumbo, crab claws and steamed shrimp, plus a great salad bar, sandwiches and fried seafood dinners.  more... 

Shrimp Basket, The 301 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, 251-948-7687, The Shrimp Basket offers casual dining, serving seafood and pasta dishes. Enjoy steamed or fried entrees, raw oysters, or your favorite cocktail. Relax inside or enjoy the breeze on the sidewalk deck.  

Tequila Grill 5160 Highway 180, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, 251-540-7439, Tequila Grill is a popular eatery for its diverse menu, friendly staff and relaxing atmosphere. 

Nolan's Restaurant & Lounge 508 East Beach Boulevard, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, 251-948-2111, You will find fresh Gulf seafood, Greek style snapper, prime rib, and award-winning steaks while at this restaurant which also features live entertainment Tuesday through Saturday.